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ESRS disclosure: ESRS S3 \ DR S3-1 \ Paragraph 17
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- Provide a detailed account of whether and how your organization's policies concerning affected communities align with internationally recognized standards, specifically those pertinent to communities and indigenous peoples. This includes alignment with the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Additionally, disclose any instances of non-compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that involve affected communities. Include information on whether such cases have been reported within your operations or throughout your upstream and downstream value chain, and specify the nature of these cases, if applicable.
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Question Id: S3-1_06
We align our policies with relevant internationally recognised guidelines and standards relevant to Indigenous Peoples and other local stakeholders. For more information about the alignment of our policies with international standards, please see ESRS ‘S2 Workers in the value chain’ on page 140.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Has your company established policies concerning affected communities that align with internationally recognized standards, such as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights? Additionally, provide details on the extent to which any instances of non-compliance with these principles, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises have been identified within your operations or throughout your value chain. If applicable, specify the nature of these cases.
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Question Id: S3-1_07
We align our policies with relevant internationally recognised guidelines and standards relevant to Indigenous Peoples and other local stakeholders. For more information about the alignment of our policies with international standards, please see ESRS ‘S2 Workers in the value chain’ on page 140.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed account of the actions your organization has taken, plans to take, or is currently undertaking to prevent or mitigate material negative impacts on affected communities. Include approaches to managing material risks and pursuing material opportunities related to these communities, as well as the effectiveness of these actions.
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Question Id: S3-4_01
Overall, our 'Code of conduct for business partners' and policies on human rights and stakeholder engagement describe our approach to:
- respecting Indigenous Peoples, minorities, and other vulnerable groups in line with international law and standards as described in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the principles of FPIC
- respecting land rights of legitimate tenure rights holders as set out in the UN Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests
- ensuring the safety and protection of defenders of human rights, the environment, or Indigenous Peoples
- mandating that our business partners take measures to protect environmental and human rights defenders and other interested parties who lawfully exercise their freedom of speech.
We engage in early and ongoing dialogue with local communities and Indigenous Peoples by hosting e.g. consultation sessions, attending community meetings, and conducting surveys. This approach helps us gather insights to better understand their external perspectives on our projects and the local impacts. We aim to build an approach based on transparent communication, co-creation of mitigation measures, and on ensuring that feedback is integrated into project planning and execution.
Through our policies, we commit to provide and enable remedies for potential human rights impacts by implementing accessible grievance mechanisms that allow affected individuals and communities to report concerns or violations, ensuring these channels are user-friendly, confidential, and culturally appropriate. Upon receiving a grievance, we must promptly investigate the issue and engage with the affected parties to gather information and consider their perspectives.
If human rights impacts are identified, we strive to take immediate action and provide appropriate remedies, which may include compensation, restoration of rights, or preventive measures. We also invest in training of our employees and business partners to raise awareness of human rights issues, e.g. related to bullying and discrimination.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 90%